by Chauncey Goodrich (Author)
This vintage book contains a guide to the various methods employed in preparing, tanning, dressing, scenting, and renovating wool and fur pelts, as well as fine leather. With simple instructions and a wealth of timeless information, this volume is highly recommended for novice leather workers and tanners. Contents include: "Cautions and Directions", "General preparatory Method", "For Hairing, Fleshing, Graining and Cleaning all Leather Skins", "Process 1", "Process 2", "For Tanning Wool, Hair, and Fur Skins, and also Leather", "Process 1", "Process 2", "Process 3", "For Cleaning, Bleaching, and Preparing all Wool and Fur Skins", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1860.